Category: A Responsible Plan for the “Heart of Golden”
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Before the Photo-Op: A Reality Check on the Handyman’s Work
Let me be clear: Golden’s police officers, city staff, and residents deserve a modern and efficient municipal facility. I fully support that goal. But supporting the goal does not mean accepting a flawed, handyman’s process that is already failing. On July 23rd, the city plans a groundbreaking ceremony for the “Heart of Golden.” It will…
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An Architect’s Blueprint vs. A Handyman’s Method: A Voter’s Guide to Financing Golden’s Future
The author, a Golden resident and finance professional, highlights concerns over the city’s financing strategy for the “Heart of Golden” project. Using Certificates of Participation (COPs) circumvents voter approval, which is fundamentally necessary. The article advocates for fiscal transparency and stresses that taxpayers deserve a say in significant expenditures impacting their community.
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An Architect for Golden’s Future: Announcing My Candidacy for City Council
Friends and Neighbors, Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for Golden City Council. I’m not just running to fill a seat; I’m running to introduce a new and better process for how our city is governed. This election presents a fundamental choice. For too long, Golden has been managed with a “handyman” approach—reactive,…
Dan Sung for Golden 